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Is There Any Over-the-counter Medication For A Rash Appeared Above The Upper Lip After Waxing?

Posted on Wed, 22 Aug 2018

Question: On January 17, I had the top of my lips, the side of my mouth, and my chin waxed to remove hairs, in a new place (I do this every 6-8 mons.). The next day, I noticed in the morning that I had a rash in that location, especially above my upper lip line extending on both sides down to the corners, left and right, of my lips. It is now about 3 days later and it is still there. Is there something I should be doing? Some over the counter help I can seek? [At present, I have no such rash on my chin, that was also waxed]

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use cortisone cream.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I have noted your concern.

Perhaps it is a wax burn.

I suggest you to apply a topical steroid e.g cortisone cream, twice daily. Cortisone cream is available over the counter.

Thank you.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (10 hours later)

Thank you Dr. Kakkar!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thank you for writing to us.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

You are welcome.

Take care.

Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar